PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of decision-making
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) at the
Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University of
Zurich. The successful applicant will work with Christian Ruff and Ernst
Fehr on the neural processes underlying human decision-making.
The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multi-disciplinary research
environment with ample opportunities for training and collaboration, and
excellent technical facilities (including a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner
and access to a 7T high-field human facility, as well as laboratories for
TMS, tDCS, psychophysics, behavioural group experiments, peripheral &
autonomic neurophysiology and pharmacology).
Candidates should hold (or expect) a good Undergraduate or Masters degree in
a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Economics, Computer
Science, or Physics). Candidates should be comfortable learning computer
programming and the use of advanced software for behavioural and brain
imaging data analysis. Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic to learn
new techniques and to contribute to new experiments.
Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as EU nationals.
Employment can begin immediately but is negotiable.
Application may be made electronically or by post. Note, however, that
applications by post will not be returned. Please submit your CV, copies of
all relevant degrees, a statement of interest, and the names and email
addresses of two referees to the following address by November 15, 2009:
Sally Gschwend
Institute for Empirical Research in Economics
Blümlisalpstr. 10, 8006 Zürich
Switzerland
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The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, and as such
welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
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